Here's a place that reverberates with rich local history and yet is now a modern and contemporary hotel, where you can stay for a well deserved vacation among the gently rolling Cotswold hills. Stanton Manor with its lavish gardens, stone facades and extensive grounds is a wonderful hotel with spacious rooms and the delightful Gallery Restaurant that looks out over the richly planted estate. During warmer months, diners can eat al fresco by the walled rose garden and the popularity of the seasonal menu earned them an AA Rosette in 2008.

A weekday lunch menu offers tremendous value for two courses while from the regular á la carte, you could opt for rillettes of shredded duck, mango and coriander for the starter. Main courses might involve a piccata of pork with Parmesan, pasta and marsala wine while the white chocolate bread and butter pudding does adequate justice to your sweet tooth. A concise wine list offers varied choices amongst New and Old World selections.